Suggestions for Community and Government near Oaksterdam, Oakland

Micaela N. • January 27, 2017Amazing space!

Paul H. • September 8, 2018Children Library is fantastic! The staff is super helpful and friendly! Check out the special bundles for kids!

Sara C. • January 1, 2016Very quiet. Rich in history & hospitality. There is also a seed lending library!

Pam W. • September 20, 2012Check out Laney Bistro. Student run good food. Sit down at tables with cloth napkins and real silverware. Opens during the school year at 11:45. Yummy

Sarah Y. • March 18, 2012If u want heat, gotta turn the thermostat to 90 (allllll the way up)

Alice F. • February 19, 2013Try the Crispy Brussel Sprouts - Really crispy and yummy. Panko bread crumbs make the difference.

Almitra • February 18, 2010their irish coffees are AMAZING.

carla b. • July 7, 2009You can actually order a half sandwich here! That way you can get a side of delicious olives and enjoy. The outdoor seating is nice on a sunny day.

Cameron W. • May 30, 2016Great outdoor seating, good beers on tap and super friendly staff. Definitely check it out.

Jonathan F. • December 18, 2013Easy location with real awesome coffee for coffee lovers! Try anything!

Keith • January 22, 2015Everything I've tried here has been great—even the meatloaf—except for the chocolate martini.

Greg G. • December 21, 2009My favorite BBQ in Oakland, great sides, nice sitdown environment.

Troy F. • August 3, 2015Great happy hour specials, top notch views, and interesting cocktail list.

Brian S. • December 5, 2019Excellent burger! Homemade bun, homemade mayo. Cooked perfectly. I love it when you get salad AND fries standard for $17.

Svetlana K. • June 24, 2015Deliciously creamy almond milk latte got my heart melted and made my day!

Jeanine S. • January 25, 2014Solid dive. You can't bring in wings from wing stop because dogs are allowed on the back patio (worth it IMO).

Saiofrelief • June 15, 2012Come on Thursdays for Happy Hour!

JC S. • March 8, 2014A Theatre works venue that is a small theater but still has amazing production value.

Caroline D. • July 9, 2015I took piano lessons for years with Nina Shektman. They offer student music recitals and art camps for kids. What's interesting is that they go by the ABRSM music exam rather than the American exam.

Connie T. • June 30, 2013There is a lovely citizenship program every Saturday from 3-5. I volunteer there, and it's wonderful!